How can I cut Leylandis?

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I've got some leylandis that need cutting, what's the easiest way of doing it myself please?
I'm wondering about using a circulat saw as my pruner with a chain clogs up on this kind of thing.
 
I want to take around 8 ft off
 

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Circular saw is s big no no , loss of finger,hands,personal injury.
Right tool for the right job would be better.
Get someone who knows what to do.
 
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Chainsaw, trim outer branches first with hedge trimmer. Where gloves it’s bad for your skin.
 
Gary111 said:
I've got some leylandis that need cutting, what's the easiest way of doing it myself please?
I'm wondering about using a circulat saw as my pruner with a chain clogs up on this kind of thing.
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Just cut it with a Bow Saw,
if you just have the one to do it is all you need, no need for power tools, and absolutely don't try a circular saw

seriously, I have several chainsaws and use them a lot, and if I just lopping 8foot of the top of the tree in your picture, I would probably just use the bow saw. the trunk at that point is only going to be 3 o 4 inches dia, not even enough exercise to get a mild sweat on, even in this heatwave.
 
As Munroast says Bow saw, maybe some different sizes depending how thick the branches , and goggles.

If you use a ladder or step ladder make sure its safe to use maybe a second person to foot ladder,
 
I wouldn't recommend a reduction virgin to tackle the job but Lidl have a gardening event next Thursday with pole chainsaw that I can recommend for the money
Parkside 20V Cordless Pole Saw - Bare Unit

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I cut down a row of leylandii once by trimming all the branches so that I was left in effect with a totem pole. I then cut that down into lengths that would fit in my small van.
 
These look like a big job though it's unclear how high they are from the photo. How thick is the trunk where you want to cut it, and how high off the ground?

A chainsaw is the right power tool but working off the ground is not a trivial job for one. A Pruning saw (Japanese style) is a good option, or a pole saw potentially.

You will have a LOT of material to dispose of so I would hire an arborist to reduce them to a height you can maintain them in future.
 
Thanks for all.your replies, I used a petrol pole pruner last time which is like a small chainsaw, it was hard work and I had to keep dismantling it to get the bits out that clogged it up.
They are pretty high.
What about a long handle reciprocating saw?
 
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